THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE "BaMfeg CaunafcaHvc Bridge* PEMBROKE, N.C M AlW-lKtalSetttag" ROBESON COUNTY J5L. _ _ _ . _ . - - - - VOLUME 11. NUMBER 14 2Sc PER COPY ThninUy, April 7, 1983 Earning Doctorate at N.C. State PSU HAS A NEW DR. JONES: SHE'S DR. DUNE JONES PEMBROKE-Pembroke State Uni versity has a new Dr. Jones. She is Dr. Diane Jones, daughter in-law of the late Dr. English E. Jones, former chancellor of Pembroke State University. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. David Earl Oxen dine of Pembroke. Director of career planning and place ment at Pembroke State University since 1977, she has completed work on her dissertation and defended it March 28. The formality of receiving the doctorate will take place at N.C. State University's commencement exercises May 4. Dr. Jones will receive an Ed.D. in | Adult and Community College Education from N.C. State University. Her dissertation was on: The Status of Male and Female Administrators in Institutions of the N.C. Community College System: A Comparative Anal lysis." She did the course work for her doctorate at N.C. State from 1974-Tl when she was not employed at PSU. "1 took a very light load at that time during the week, then did my housework oa weekends." said Dr. Jones, the wife at Ran dell Jones, youngest son of Dr{ English Jones. She worked on he| doctorate independently, doing research through the libraries of Pembroke State and N.C. State University. "To obtain data about the N.C. Community College System, I sent out questionaires and had a fine 86 percent 11 response," said Dr. Jones. How does it feel to complete work on this doctorate which began some nine years ago? "A feeling of accomplish ment--but I'm glad it's over," smiled Dr. Jones. "I feel I can now sit down and enjoy a book." But she plans to continue expanding her education by taking courses in computer science. As for career advancement, she feels a terminal degree is very important. "I'm interested in student affairs and student placement work. I'd also like to do some writing, publishing materia! from my dissertation,;* she said. Mother of a five-year-old son, Chan ning, Dianne is expecting her second child in June. MISS PEMBROKE JUNIOR HIGH! Winer end finalists in the Mies Pembroke Junior High Contest are from left to right--Kim Howkigton, third ranner-apt Dale McKlney, first ranner-api Elizabeth Joy Lock!ear, Miss Pembroke Jt. High; Jamie L. Oxemttne, second runner-up; and Athe na Loddear, fourth runner Meet... Major Kynis Maynor, Jr. Kyalt Mayaor, Jr? km baaa pnailil I* M^or la tba U.S. Amy, mw ?tatlaaed at KaaMtcIa Air Baaa, Kataaralaatara, Gar I of Pirtnti, NX. Paild giMdm of Mn. Mary May. aar aad tfca lata lav. Cfcaab) Mayaar of laabntM, N.C. aad ^Mary Lao LacUaav at Stylish and debonair*, Eli- 1 zabeth Joy Locklear radiated | chart* and charisma to the judges and audience and emerged as the winner of the Miss Pembroke Junior High Beauty Pageant. "Beth," an eighth grade student, did a combination of ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dances to a medley of broadway hits which included "Annie," "New York, New York." "Tonight," "Guys and Dolls," and "Steam Heat." She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nickie L. Locklear of Pembroke. First runner-up in the pageant was Dale McKinney. Dale choreographed and per formed a modern dance to the song "Dim All the Lights." Dale is the daughter of Ms. Brenda McKinney of Rowland. Second runner-up was Ja mie L. Oxendine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Oxen dine of Pembroke. Jamie, an eighth grade student, sang a medley of American songs. Third runner-up was Kim Howington, a ninth grader. Kim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Howington sang "Coming In and Out of Your Life." Fourth runner-up and Miss Congeniality was Athena Locklear. Athena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bundy Locklear of Pembroke, played "Fur Elise" on the piano. Judges for the contest were Miss Cathy Gooden. a native of Clarkton who now reigns as Miss Pembroke State University; Mrs. Sandra Nobles, a resident of Chad bourn who teaches at Bladen boco High School and has judged in preliminaries for the Miss America pageant; Mr. George Pait, a resident of Clarkton who has also judged in preliminaries for Miss America and in other contests across the state; and Mrs. Janice White who is well qualified and renowned as a beauty contest judge throughout the state. Special entertainment for the event was rendered by Ms. Susan Gaston. Ms. Sheila Daniels. Ms. Janice Hoff | man. and Zay's Dance Com pany. Emcees were Mr. Tim mie Hunt and Mr,. Brenda Williams. Mrs. Debra Jones, a reading teacher at Pem broke Junior High, planned and directed the pageant. Junior Miss Pageant l Saturday Night Ten young ladies, all juniors from varioas high schools in Robeson County, are competing for the title of Miss Robeson County Junior Miss 1983. The winner will be eligible to compete at state level. The Junior Miss Program is a nationwide scholarship activity to recog nize, reward, and encourage excellence in our young people. By presenting college scholarships and other awards to Junior Miss participants, the program seeks to focus attention on the con structive achievement of all youth, to encourage excellence and enkindle a sense of dedication to the future. At all levels of the Junior Miss Program-local, state and national judging standards and basis of selection are the same. The emphasis is on excellence in scholarship, personality, character, physical fitness, creativity and in dealings with fellow humans. The Robeson County Junior Miss Program will be held on Saturday, April 9,1983 at the Pembroke State University Performing Arts Center beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children (12 and under). Contestants are: 1. Angela Beth Driggers, daughter of Billy & Cheryl Driggers; 2.Sandra Machelle McQueen, daughter of Ms. Mae Cath erine McQueen; 3.Brenda Kay Taylor, daughter of Mr. & Mrs Franklin Taylor; 4.Pamela Lowery. daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Berry Lowery; 5. Sherry Lynn Her ring, daughtet Of Mr. A Mrs. Billy Wilcox; 6. Donna Lynne Bullard. daughter of Mr. A Mrs. William Daniel Bullard; 7.Barbara Ann Smith, daugh ter of Ms. Jeanie Louise Smith; 8.Tammy Bryant, daughter of Mr1. A Mrs. Samuel E. Bryant; 9.Annette Oxendine. daughter of Ms. Lucille Oxendine; and 10. Teresa Lynn Turner, daughter of Mr. A Mrs. Charles Turner. / U M Congrats!! ip mm si id by the Pi whisk* Jayeutte*. | PEOPLE AND PLACES AND THINGS CITIZEN'S COMMISSION ON ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION TO VISIT ROBESON COUNTY Staff from the Citizen's Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration will be in RobesOn County on April 23rd for the county-wide meeting: "Knowing Our Courts-Toward Legal Justice in our Communities." Mark your calendar. SPRING REVIVAL Union Chapel Methodist Church will hold its Spring Revival beginning April 10, and running through April 15. It will begin Sunday night at 7 p.m., and the following nights at 7:30 p.m. The guest speakers will be Rev. Alonzo Oxendine and Rev. Tony Brewington. There will be special singing every night. Everyone is welcome. The pastor, Brother Crites Oxendine said, "Every body is welcome. If you can not come please pray for the success of the revival." REVIVAL The Sandy Plains United Methodist Church will holds its Spring Revival, beginning April 10-15. Service will be held on Senday evening at 7 p.m. and throughout the week at 7:30 p.m. Sandy Plains Church is located on the Union Chapel Road in Pembroke, N.C. The guest speakers will be the Reverend Bill James Locklear, Associate Pastor, Prospect United Methodist Church and the Reverend S. Dufrene Cummings, Pastor of the Ashpole Center-Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Charge. The music is under the direction of Mr. Bruce Jacobs, Mrs. Paula Hunt and Mrs. Panthia Locklear. Special music will be ?provided each evening. ; The Reverend Simeon F. Cum mings is the pastor. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR APRIL 23,1953 Robeson Connty's first county-wide meeting on the courts and law en forcement practices in our county, sponsored by Robeson County Legal Justice Project, a new project of Robeson County Clergy and Laity Concerned will be held April 23,1983. Look for more on this next week! REVIVAL Revival services will be held at Island Grove Baptist Church, Pembroke, N.C. beginning April 11-16, at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Rev. Donald Bullard, pastor of Galilee Baptist Church will be bringing the message. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY EVENTS What: Muscular Dystrophy Events. Who: Robeson County Career Center Health Occupations Education Students of America. \".v .. /* I Be Counted..4 as part of the Great Adventure COUNTDOWN TO 5,000 13.Monroe Woods--Mexton, NC 14.Carson Locklear-Maxton, NC 15.Rer. Norman Caulden-McCoB, SC 14.Linda Baker-Waxhaw. NC IT.Neal Jones-Gamer. NC l&SheOa Reece-Chark*te.NC lfJtenneth Freeman-Pembroke. NC 3R.Pteartie Locklear-Maxton, NC DnAMniS!! Irt". (N? LREMC Consumer Service Group meets tonight A group supporting the board of directors of the Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation will meet to night at the Pembroke Jaycee Hut. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Consumer Service Group was recently formed to offset a media campaign and a petition drive by another group of LREMC consumers seeking to oust the 12 board directors. Rev. Grover Ozendine is heading the organization. Iron Eyes Cody guest speaker at Haliwa Saponi Pow Wow Iron Eyei Ctdy The Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe will be holding their annual Pow Wow to celebrate their history and culture on the weekend of April 15-16, 1903. Activities are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. on Friday night and resume at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning. The Pow Wow will be held on the site of the old Haliwa Saponi Indian School located off Highway 561 in Hoflister, NC. Activities will include traditional Indan dancing, singing and appearances by i other local, state and national ' Indian lenders. Indian 'arts and crafts will be shown and Offered far sale. Also crown ing of the new princess 1983.

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